The Head

I just completed S1-E3 and have to get this out of my head.

I'll probably watch the whole series because it's an interesting enough drama/mystery. The acting is fine. The directing seems at least mediocre. The writing is reasonably good drama, but did anyone on this project consult an expert or two.

There are immense issues with the way the arctic winter environment and the tools, clothes, skills, etc. Necessary to function are portrayed. Literally every character seems like a theater kid's conception of their functional stereotype. People, particularly skilled intelligent outdoors-people and scientists do not behave this way...AT ALL. The outdoor wardrobe choices are ridiculous.

Having worked outdoors at -20 to -30+ degree F, I may be a bit judgmental. At 10-20 below or beyond you do not go out without face protection and goggles. If you're spending significant time, you're also wearing arctic boots, mittens, and down pants. Your hood is definitely up and pulled tight around your face. And that's the tip of the iceberg. The writers blew it on loads of cold related details.

That said, it's an interesting enough mystery drama to continue watching. I'll try to revise this review after watching the rest of the series.

For now I'd say this series is entertainment junk food. Not exactly filling or wildly delicious, but tasty enough to nibble while having a beer on the sofa.

Whodunit type mystery/drama. Certainly an international effort - Spanish/Japanese production set at a research station in the South Pole in English, Swedish and Danish languages and filmed in the Canary Islands. Some great performances from some of the cast, keeps you guessing until the end.

I have to disagree with all the low score "i figured it out" ever so clever crew; when I watch a movie I switch off and let it flow over me and I didnt figure out the ending at all and found it a pleasant surprise or "twist in the tale" as they used to say in the days of Tales Of The Unexpected and it was well pulled off in my opinion for what it is worth. As long as you can still watch a movie for the enjoyment and are not the type who sits and picks all the flaws with the plot, trying desperately to figure out the ending to prove how smart you are and picking issues with props I am sure you will enjoy this.

It is not too long and drawn out unlike the recent Hugh Grant fiasco murder mystery "The Undoing". This is well paced and fits the 6 episodes perfectly although the acting is not stellar, it does well with the location and story so I am giving it a Good 7/10 stars with an extra star for the ending which i found most satisfying.

The start of the series is very good and after seen the first episode I really though I had found a hidden gem. The acting was good enough and the suspense set at the beginning is intriguing. Unfortunately it feels apart halfway through it with classical tropes that we have seen it to death in murder mysteries. The series also goes for the typical twist at the end which sadly have became commonly used nowadays but worst of all is that it is so telegraphed that you see it coming from a mile away.

Overall this series is just above average, not a great show but if you like this genre and don't have anything better to watch it may be worth a shot.

I can understand why a lot of people like this show quite a bit. It had a lot of potential - decent acting, an intriguing Agatha Christie + John Carpenter setup - but ultimately is two episodes too long, with a resolution which, while somewhat surprising and engaging, is too preposterous. I'm not sure it was worth the wait of 6 hours of viewing time. If you do watch it be sure you do so right up until the closing credits.